Vatterott College-Kansas City

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,392

3.31% growth from 2017

2017 Average Net Price

$19,291

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

26%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

260

100% Full-Time

About

Vatterott College-Kansas City is a higher education institution located in Clay County, MO. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Vatterott College-Kansas City were Automobile Mechanics Technology (26 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (9 degrees), and General Cosmetology (5 degrees).

In 2018, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vatterott College-Kansas City. 20.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 79.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (76 degrees), 4.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Kansas City is $11,392, which is $3,424 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Kansas City is $11,392

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,291.

In 2017, 84% of undergraduate students attending Vatterott College-Kansas City received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,392

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Vatterott College-Kansas City was $11,392.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vatterott College-Kansas City (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,291

2017 Value

3.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Vatterott College-Kansas City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,291. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Vatterott College-Kansas City grew by 3.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vatterott College-Kansas City (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Vatterott College-Kansas City received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 3.45% with respect to 2016, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vatterott College-Kansas City (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

26%

2015 Default Rate

1420

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Vatterott College-Kansas City was 26%, which represents 1420 out of the 5464 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Vatterott College-Kansas City had a total enrollment of 260 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Kansas City is 260 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Kansas City are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Kansas City, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.5% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 5.38% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 1.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.769% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.385% Asian.

Students enrolled at Vatterott College-Kansas City in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (55.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.5%) and White Female (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vatterott College-Kansas City in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 260 students. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Kansas City is 260 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Kansas City are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Vatterott College-Kansas City (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Vatterott College-Kansas City was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Vatterott College-Kansas City had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vatterott College-Kansas City (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
173 enrolled students
Black or African American
54 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Kansas City is 66.5% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 5.38% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 1.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.769% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.385% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 66 fewer women than men received degrees from Vatterott College-Kansas City. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vatterott College-Kansas City is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Vatterott College-Kansas City is Automobile Mechanics Technology (26 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (9 degrees) and General Cosmetology (5 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vatterott College-Kansas City, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees awarded), Construction (7 degrees), and Precision Production (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City in 2018 are Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees awarded), Construction (7 degrees), Precision Production (11 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City are Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees awarded), Construction (7 degrees), Precision Production (11 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vatterott College-Kansas City.

Most Common (2018)

Diesel Mechanics Technology
26 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
11 degree-majors awarded
Network & System Administration
9 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common associates degree concentration at Vatterott College-Kansas City was Diesel Mechanics Technology with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Vatterott College-Kansas City according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Kansas City, which is 3.87 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (23).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Kansas City in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 25 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Kansas City in Dental Assisting, which is 8 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Vatterott College-Kansas City is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
76 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vatterott College-Kansas City is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

6.25% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Male
65 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vatterott College-Kansas City is white male (65 degrees awarded). There were 5.91 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (11 degrees).

Operations

Vatterott College-Kansas City employs 12 Instructors. Most academics at Vatterott College-Kansas City are Male Instructor (10), and Female Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vatterott College-Kansas City are: Sales and related, with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.45M

2017 Salaries

4.78%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Vatterott College-Kansas City paid a median of $2.45M in salaries, a 4.78% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$649k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Vatterott College-Kansas City paid a total of $649k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vatterott College-Kansas City was Instructor with 12 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vatterott College-Kansas City were Sales and related with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vatterott College-Kansas City was Male Instructor with 10 employees, and Female Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Vatterott College-Kansas City.